There is increased focus within agencies at all levels of government on “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) policies – already making an impact in the business world – as a framework for agencies to minimize their environmental impact while creating an inclusive and values-led culture for employees. It’s also about creating equitable experiences for the people and organizations they serve. For instance, i...

Delivering Innovation & Resilience Through Collaboration SMi Group are proud to announce their 11th Annual Smart Water Systems conference will be returning to London, UK live and in person on the 4th and 5th April 2022. The aim of the conference is to assist water utility companies, solution/service providers, government officials and finance/investment companies to collaborate, network and examine new technologies and latest developments...

Here in the United States, one of the most visible actions taken to address climate change is the federal government’s focus on zero-emission vehicles and the supporting infrastructure. This is an area where the government plans to lead by example. Listen as experts from both the public and private sectors discuss the concept of Future Histories, Laws of Zero in planning for an electric vehicle future. Topics covered include: electrifyin...

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) is seeking comments on draft requirements, market research, potential sources, and best practice information for the following: Supply of low and medium voltage electricity at a total of 50 delivery points at each installation. Annual electricity consumption is approximately 51,518 MWh in Sigonella, 66,720 MWh in Naples, and 47,985 MWh in Aviano; and Supply of...

*Please note - Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus this course has been postponed from May 2020 to November 2021. Registered attendees will receive additional details on this change. Visit the ASDSO COVID-19 response page to learn more. The Southeast Region of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials invites you to attend the Southeast Regional Conference November 29 - December 2, 2021, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Hotel...

Please join the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Minority and Women-Owned Business Division of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a discussion about advancing inclusive economic growth in the American agriculture sector. You will hear from speakers with experience in international trade and entrepreneurship who will discuss professional and commercial opportunitie...

Climate change is not solely an environmental concern. Climate-related risks present numerous challenges for which the U.S. defense and national security communities must account, from a detrimental impact on military readiness and federal infrastructure to potential supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, communities around the world face drought, flooding, and other events that deplete food and water supplies, increasing the likelihood of huma...

An annual conference where researchers, educators, government officials, consultants, managers, community leaders and others from 40 countries meet to present and discuss topics related to all aspects of solid waste technology and management. After much consideration of the practicality and safety of international travel at the time of the conference, we have decided that ICSW 2021 will be entirely virtual. We have built a virtual platform so...

This is an interactive course designed to help participants learn about key tools that will help improve emergency preparedness and enhance communication during dam and levee failures and incidents. Participants will gain a better understanding of the emergency action planning process, including evacuation planning and emergency response methods. Key takeaways attendees will receive from this course: Learn how to improve the integrated operati...

Dam engineering is about dams, but is done by and for people. As a result, in order to achieve dam safety, we need to understand not just dams, but also the people (including ourselves) involved in designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and benefitting from them. Social scientists have been studying people scientifically for more than a century, and we are now at a point historically where the social sciences have generated valuable...